Ascariasis, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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  • Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:47 What WHO has to say about Ascariasis
    1:32 Causes of Ascariasis
    2:31 Signs and Symptoms of Ascariasis
    3:00 Diagnosis of Ascariasis
    3:40 Treatment of Ascariasis
    Ascariasis is a disease caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides.[1] Infections have no symptoms in more than 85% of cases, especially if the number of worms is small.[1] Symptoms increase with the number of worms present and may include shortness of breath and fever in the beginning of the disease.[1] These may be followed by symptoms of abdominal swelling, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.[1] Children are most commonly affected, and in this age group the infection may also cause poor weight gain, malnutrition, and learning problems.[1][2][5]
    Infection occurs by eating food or drink contaminated with Ascaris eggs from feces.[2] The eggs hatch in the intestines, the larvae burrow through the gut wall, and migrate to the lungs via the blood.[2] There they break into the alveoli and pass up the trachea, where they are coughed up and may be swallowed.[2] The larvae then pass through the stomach for a second time into the intestine, where they become adult worms.[2] It is a type of soil-transmitted helminthiasis and part of a group of diseases called helminthiases.[6]
    Prevention is by improved sanitation, which includes improving access to toilets and proper disposal of feces.[1][7] Handwashing with soap appears protective.[8] In areas where more than 20% of the population is affected, treating everyone at regular intervals is recommended.[1] Reoccurring infections are common.[2][9] There is no vaccine.[2] Treatments recommended by the World Health Organization are the medications albendazole, mebendazole, levamisole, or pyrantel pamoate.[2] Other effective agents include tribendimidine and nitazoxanide.[2]
    About 0.8 to 1.2 billion people globally have ascariasis, with the most heavily affected populations being in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia.[1][10][11] This makes ascariasis the most common form of soil-transmitted helminthiasis.[10] As of 2010 it caused about 2,700 deaths a year, down from 3,400 in 1990.[12] Another type of Ascaris infects pigs.[1] Ascariasis is classified as a neglected tropical disease.[6]

КОМЕНТАРІ • 34

  • @jcmate1692
    @jcmate1692 2 роки тому +34

    3:16 These aren't worm eggs there are dinosaur eggs 30 to 70 inches no wonder my ass is sore and my shitter blocking up this guy should be my gynaecologist I'd be walking out of his clinic with the biggest grin on my face

    • @okccitizen4400
      @okccitizen4400 2 роки тому +3

      I agree I think they messed up lol

    • @kylelawlor3173
      @kylelawlor3173 2 роки тому +5

      I was wondering if anyone mentioned this in the comments lol, god help the poor female worms passing those eggs!

    • @timothy2935
      @timothy2935 2 роки тому

      Wtf haha

    • @slaptailsquad5449
      @slaptailsquad5449 2 роки тому +2

      Glad I am not the only one that caught this.

    • @donong6359
      @donong6359 Рік тому

      This is how dinosaurs are born

  • @obiagelita
    @obiagelita 2 роки тому +4

    Great explanation

  • @mirriamsakala7600
    @mirriamsakala7600 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much, this is so helpful.
    Please, be putting rationales on the signs and symptoms

  • @indxroyal4351
    @indxroyal4351 Рік тому +1

    Please tell
    I think i have it
    But non of the symptoms match with me
    The only thing happens with me is
    I go to poop once in 2 days

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 9 місяців тому +1

    They can see these with an imaging test?

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 2 роки тому +11

    More people have this than realize it.

    • @janamitic5127
      @janamitic5127 Рік тому

      Is worms coming out of the nose or else a sign that they are leaving or that there are too many? I've been treating them for a long time but not sure why are they coming out so much

    • @joesickler5888
      @joesickler5888 Рік тому +1

      @@janamitic5127 that's terrifying. good luck

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 9 місяців тому

      ​@@janamitic5127how can you tell they're coming out through your nose?

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 9 місяців тому

      @@janamitic5127 what do you treat them with?

  • @AmySchneider-eb1cp
    @AmySchneider-eb1cp 11 місяців тому +1

    Inches? No wag eggs are 40 inches.

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 9 місяців тому

    What if we have a squiggling wiggling in front of our upper abdomen? Where you can see it?

    • @MedicalCentric
      @MedicalCentric  9 місяців тому +1

      A sensation of squiggling or wiggling in the upper abdomen could have various causes. It might be related to gastrointestinal issues, muscle contractions, or even anxiety. If it's causing discomfort, persists, or is associated with other symptoms, it's a good idea to consult a healthcare professional for a thorough evaluation. They can provide a diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment or interventions based on their findings.

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 9 місяців тому

      @@MedicalCentric Was thinking flukes or ascaris. That would be unpleasant.

  • @Cheng-jq6fc
    @Cheng-jq6fc 7 місяців тому

    can it travel into the Back
    & Spine causing PAIN ?!!

    • @MedicalCentric
      @MedicalCentric  7 місяців тому +1

      Ascariasis is a parasitic infection caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. The adult worms typically reside in the small intestine, and while they can migrate to various organs, they do not usually travel into the back or spine. However, severe complications can arise if the worms block the intestinal lumen or migrate to other organs through the bloodstream, potentially causing issues such as liver abscesses or respiratory problems. Direct involvement with the spine causing pain is not a common manifestation of ascariasis. If you're experiencing back or spine pain, it's crucial to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the underlying cause, as there are numerous conditions unrelated to parasitic infections that can contribute to such symptoms.

  • @sudhanshus.572
    @sudhanshus.572 3 місяці тому

    1k'th like

  • @nielsevald3181
    @nielsevald3181 Рік тому +1

    Im scared now cause I think I have it

  • @si11ybi11y
    @si11ybi11y Рік тому

    mf said the eggs are 35-50 inches in diameter.
    the eggs of the animal the size of a noodle are each three feet across. are you sure about that 3:19

  • @agakibelden
    @agakibelden 9 днів тому

    Shallow

  • @hitenstarff3213
    @hitenstarff3213 2 роки тому +2

  • @TRUTH4U2NO
    @TRUTH4U2NO 18 днів тому

    Ivermectin